FIREBIRD HRC NEW

COD. 8A3324FB001 - BLACK
The HRC is the most-played track on the greatest hits album of Firebird. The multi-radius sidecut is all about keeping options open, allowing you to drive short turns with ease or lay on the gas for those big GS cruisers. The magic under the HRC’s hood is an all-new Race Trueblend woodcore, paired with a Double Titanal Sandwich Compound Sidewall construction and an all-new proprietary Race Plate binding interface, resulting in a responsive ski that knows you're the one behind the wheel. Whether you're crushing beer league or carving the frontside on your own time, the HRC is the versatile, high performance machine you'll want to drive. Racers, start your engines.
FIND A STORE

160/13, 165/14, 170/15, 175/15.8, 180/16.5

TECHNICAL SPECS

  • Construction: 3Ti Duramax Sandwich Full Sidewall
  • Core + Key Materials: Trueblend Race Woodcore
  • Rocker: Full Camber
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Size(cm)

SIZES / DIMENSION

Sizes (cm) 160 165 170 175 180
Sidecut 121-69-102 121-69-102 121-69-102 121-69-102 121-69-102
RADIUS (M) 13 14 15 15.8 16.5

SIZE GUIDE

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SKI LENGTH

Determining the right ski length is not as simple as plugging in your height and weight. Although these are great factors to provide a starting point, there are other factors such as snow conditions, preferred terrain, ski category, and personal preference that should also be taken into account.

The general rule is for your skis to measure somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. With expert level skiers often choosing skis slightly above their head.

Height
(ft & in)
Height
(cm)
Suggested
Ski Lengths
4’0” 122 100-110
4’2” 127 110-120
4’4” 132 120-130
4’6” 137 125-135
4’8” 142 130-140
4’10” 147 135-145
5’0” 152 140-155
5’2” 158 145-165
5’4” 163 150-170
5’6” 168 155-175
5’8” 173 160-180
5’10” 178 165-185
6’0” 183 170-185
6’2” 188 175-193

Once you have determined your recommended ski size range, now you need to decide if you prefer a longer ski or a shorter ski. In general shorter skis will be easier to maneuver while longer skis will be more stable. Narrower carving skis with smaller turn radiuses and full camber can be skied shorter, while wider all mountain and freeski skis with more rocker can be skied longer. Rockered skis have a shorter contact length with the snow which makes it easier to pivot and steer, however we recommend sizing up skis with a lot of rocker in order to maintain stability.Below are several reasons to help you make this decision.

GO SHORTER, CLOSER TO YOUR CHIN IF:
  • You are a beginner-intermediate level skier
  • You prefer making shorter/quicker turns
  • You are looking for a carving ski
GO LONGER, CLOSER TO THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD IF:
  • You are an advanced-expert level skier
  • You like skiing fast and making longer turns
  • You mostly ski off trial
  • You are looking at a ski with a lot of rocker

FIND YOUR SIZE

This is intended to get you in the general vicinity of the correct size for you. Other factors such as weight, strength, and how aggressively you ski, as well as turn shape and speed (see below) will also play a role in size selection. Your local specialty retailer will ultimately be able to make the best size recommendation.

level

TURNS

SPEED

your height -10 CM

SIZE GUIDE

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SKI LENGTH

Determining the right ski length is not as simple as plugging in your height and weight. Although these are great factors to provide a starting point, there are other factors such as snow conditions, preferred terrain, ski category, and personal preference that should also be taken into account.

The general rule is for your skis to measure somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. With expert level skiers often choosing skis slightly above their head.

Height
(ft & in)
Height
(cm)
Suggested
Ski Lengths
4’0” 122 100-110
4’2” 127 110-120
4’4” 132 120-130
4’6” 137 125-135
4’8” 142 130-140
4’10” 147 135-145
5’0” 152 140-155
5’2” 158 145-165
5’4” 163 150-170
5’6” 168 155-175
5’8” 173 160-180
5’10” 178 165-185
6’0” 183 170-185
6’2” 188 175-193

Once you have determined your recommended ski size range, now you need to decide if you prefer a longer ski or a shorter ski. In general shorter skis will be easier to maneuver while longer skis will be more stable. Narrower carving skis with smaller turn radiuses and full camber can be skied shorter, while wider all mountain and freeski skis with more rocker can be skied longer. Rockered skis have a shorter contact length with the snow which makes it easier to pivot and steer, however we recommend sizing up skis with a lot of rocker in order to maintain stability.Below are several reasons to help you make this decision.

GO SHORTER, CLOSER TO YOUR CHIN IF:
  • You are a beginner-intermediate level skier
  • You prefer making shorter/quicker turns
  • You are looking for a carving ski
GO LONGER, CLOSER TO THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD IF:
  • You are an advanced-expert level skier
  • You like skiing fast and making longer turns
  • You mostly ski off trial
  • You are looking at a ski with a lot of rocker

LEVEL

BEGINNER
EXPERT

SNOW

GROOMED
POWDER

SPEED

SLOW
FAST

TURNS

SHORT
LONG

TECHNOLOGIES

TRUEBLEND RACE WOODCORE

TRUEBLEND RACE WOODCORE

PERFECT BALANCED FLEX
Two different types of wood, ash and poplar, specifically blended into one woodcore. The different density stringers are customized in quantity and length creating 3 different areas of density to precisely control the flex.

RACING PERFORMANCE
The Trueblend Race Woodcore is designed with a harder flex zone in the center, that provides stability and edge grip, a medium flex zone in front of and behind the binding that provides control, and a soft flex zone in the tip and tail that provides easy turn initiation and release. Trueblend technology allows us to precisely control the flex throughout the whole length of the ski and in every size.

Duramax

Duramax

DURABLE PROTECTION

New titanal construction that is designed to provide both maximum durability and increased performance with a unique, high value look. The top titanal layer is extended to the very edge of the ski and placed directly under the top foil which is then milled back 3 mm, thus exposing it. The titanal directly absorbs all impacts that occur along the top edge, reducing scratches and eliminating chipping.

HIGH VALUE DETAILS

HIGH VALUE DETAILS

Great attention to details is what  makes Thunderbird something special.

  • Matt -shiny finish 
  • Storm icon plaquette 
  • Gunmetal finish 
  • Embossing

3 TI CONSTRUCTION

3 TI CONSTRUCTION

3 TI CONSTRUCTION: Race flex and driving precision 
A solution tested by our athletes; designed to work as one with the Trueblend Race woodcore.
3 areas of stiffness to match the different areas of flex of the Trueblend Race.
A “soft” and precise turn initiation, amazing grip and support underfoot and finally a boosted acceleration while exiting the turn.

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WEIGHT

SIDECUT

LENGTHS(cm) /
RADIUS(m)

CORE +
KEY MATERIALS

CONSTRUCTION

ROCKER